Howdy from Richmond, Ky.

[T-Mo]

Man, that thing is beautiful just the way she is. You only have a piece of machinery original once in it's lifetime, so I would leave it as is and just fix the mechanicals. The writing underneath the seat is the model number and serial number. Who knows who wrote that there and when. Dealer maybe, your grandma, who knows?

Again, great looking tractor. If it was mine, I would leave it alone for now and enjoy it. Once you start the restore, it will be out of commission for a while. But, as I said in my post above, it's your decision. Good luck.

[Diz Jr.]

_DX3_
That is one of the nicest looking Original condition Cubs i have seen.
My thoughts are pretty much the same as Elephants1772 and T-Mo, Fix the things that need mechanical attention and Keep using it. But its your tractor now so you can do a total restore if you wish, But i would have to run it a while just the way it looks :biggrin2.gif: Congratulations.

[_DX3_]

Everyone's input is really helping. The only reason I had considered a redo was simply to have the cub like new again. But I don't remember it as new, just simply as something that put a smile on my face when I was on it. And today that same smile came back when I mowed my yard with it. I think that a simple repair and or replace is the way I am going to go. I think a carb kit, new PTO kit, and definately a steering shaft refurbish are the first things I'll do, along with replacing the mule drive pulleys asap. I will probably do a good thorough degrease and just simply clean up everything as best I can. That in and of itself will take some time. Keep the comments coming, I appreciate all input.

Thanks Everyone

[ACecil]

That's an awesome 128! I agree with the other guys. I'd definitely keep it original.

[Methos]

It looks just fine to me. Repair as needed and give it all the tlc that your aunt gave it and it will not disapoint. The paint looks really good fix the mule drive and the deck and enjoy that thing. Your aunt treated it very well.

[Diz Jr.]

Originally Posted by _DX3_

And today that same smile came back when I mowed my yard with it.

I know what you mean _DX3_

Every time i start mine up i have the same grin. Doesn't seem to matter if i am mowing grass, Pushing snow or just joy riding around :biggrin2.gif:

[Elephants1772]

[QUOTE=_DX3_;33215And today that same smile came back when I mowed my yard with it. [/QUOTE]

This is what cubs are all about.

That should be on the front page.

Cody

[truckntran]

Detail that thing like it was a rare Ferrari....you won't be sorry at all. It is really sweet as is, and a good cleanup and polish will make it look almost new. I would consider restoring the deck.

I noticed the fuel tank is silver and the generator is black..Is that factory for a 128? I have one myself, but it is nowhere near as nice.

Thank you for posting the pictures.. they are great for originality reference!

[_DX3_]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I am pretty sure the S/G's were black on the 1X8 and 1X9 series, but the fuel tank is cub white as is the hood, the silver color must have come from the flash when I took the pics.

[cubby]

welcome and wow shes in nice shape for a girl her age, she can come home with me anyday lol